Mailman - Change List Administrator or Reset List Admin Password

Issue/Question

• The list administrator has changed for a Mailman list. How do I update the administrator to the new person?
• How do I change the list admin password for a Mailman list?

Environment

• Oregon State University
• Mailman List

Explanation

The list administrator is an attribute set on a Mailman list. However, administrative access to a list is controlled with an admin password. To manage a list, the administrator needs to know the list admin password.

Resolution

Method 1: Previous List Owner Provides Admin Password

If the previous list owner is still available, they can provide the list admin password to the new owner. 

Once the new owner has access to the list administration interface, they should make the following changes:

1. Visit https://lists.oregonstate.edu/
2. Enter the list name and select "Manage List"
3. In General Options, update the list owner email address; scroll down and select "Submit Your Changes"
4. In Passwords, set a new administrator password; scroll down and select "Submit Your Changes"
5. To add the new owner as a list member, go to Membership Management > Mass Subscription

Method 2: Previous list owner not available or does not remember password

The new list owner should contact the Service Desk. Service Desk can reset the list admin password and provide it to the new list owner.

Once the new owner has access to the list administration interface, they should make the following changes:

1. Visit https://lists.oregonstate.edu/
2. Enter the list name and select "Manage List"
3. In General Options, update the list owner email address; scroll down and select "Submit Your Changes"
4. In Passwords, set a new administrator password; scroll down and select "Submit Your Changes"
5. To add the new owner as a list member, go to Membership Management > Mass Subscription

Assistance

For assistance, contact the Service Desk.